Cheryl Albert will be writing a piece on Rudy.
As soon as I receive it, I will publish it. In the meantime, I've written a bit
of what Rudy has meant to me.

NOTE: Cheryl contacted Dr. K and Rudy's eyes
and a last blood sample
were sent to him for research as Rudy's last gesture to help our wonderful SVs.
Rudy's eyes have always been fine; however, Cheryl wanted Rudy to
help our breed with this last gift.

Rudy is a super boy and will be greatly missed by
many. His progeny and their progeny will continue on....in continued good
health as well as in agility, obedience, therapy, conformation, and most
importantly as loving companions. Rudy was the 1st Vallhund I met.
It was in Flint, MI, April, 1996, where Cheryl was at a Pet Expo.
She had invited me up after I met her at the DKC dog show in 3/96. I spent
a couple hours just laying on the floor with Rudy, walking him outside,
playing with him. He cinched my wanting a Swedish Vallhund....with him as
sire. The times I went up to Cheryl's....there was always time to snuggle
with Rudy. Cheryl with her dogs and me with my two went to CKC shows, ARBA
and UKC shows. Sometimes we all slept in my little RV....most of the SVs
inside and a couple in a pen outside the RV....there was always room
enough....and we all got along. I love him and will miss him
terribly. I've 'told' my Boyz that their dad was moving on to the Rainbow
Bridge and that when their time came, he would meet them there and wait
for Cheryl and me. Rudy..............thank you so much for my Boyz. I love
you.
Gail Smyka

This site is completely owned and managed by
Gail Smyka. I do this in gratitude to Cheryl Albert because I
highly respect her and because she was the one who started
me in SV's with my wonderful Boyz, Gaelen & Taliesen.
Gail Smyka